Sentences with phrase «appreciate earlier films»

It wasn't until I took a film course in college that I started to appreciate earlier films.

Not exact matches

It's also the first film in the series that probably necessitates watching the earlier films to appreciate fully, with its recurring characters and references to Indy's departed family and friends (Connery, who played Henry Jones I, has permanently retired from acting, and though tempted, turned down appearing in this film — I guess just one drink from the Holy Grail isn't enough for his character's immortality), so do yourself a very big favor and, if you haven't seen them, or have forgotten the details, watch the other three films prior.

In his early 40s, he started helming his own films, carving out a reputation for tales with heavy - handed, liberal messages that The Academy appreciated («The Defiant Ones,» «Judgment at Nuremberg,» and «Guess Who's Coming to Dinner» all resulted in directing nominations).

The passage of thirty years has rendered the miniseries Under Capricorn quite obscure, but it's a decent period drama that should interest those who know the book and those who appreciate Alfred Hitchcock's earlier films.

I hear from his fans that to really appreciate what he does, I have to see his earlier films, and I intend to watch them some day.

But that's not all — the film appeals to voters young and old (its macho theme and execution makes it really appreciated by older voters and its AARP nomination earlier this week is further confirmation for this).

I love the casting choice and appreciate that most of the early parts of the film focuses on her villain.

While earlier Kaurismäki films like Shadows In Paradise and The Man Without A Past were deadpan, blue - collar subversions of melodramatic plot points and classic film genres, this is pure self - commentary, best appreciated by fans.

But you don't have to have seen the earlier films to appreciate this one.

Loosely based on actual events, this stark Australian import may sound wildly familiar to those who appreciate crime fiction, but this film manages to hook you early and suck you in like quicksand, thanks in large part to some great actors, but also because of Mr. Young's gradual, persistent escalation of tension.

That's not exactly bad news for fans who appreciate the lengths that Singer has gone to in an attempt to fix the continuity issues within the X-movies, but by doing so, he's tethered the prequels to the earlier films in a way that ensures they'll never be able to exist on their own.

Zhivago's earliest audiences appreciated that journey, making it one of the highest - grossing films ever.

In my view, this is unfortunate, not because I dislike his recent films, but more because I appreciate some of the darker themes of the earlier work.